It looks like the new Ferrari 488 Pista could be a seriously quick bit of gear. Well, we all knew it would be quick, but initial tests have shown a 0-100km/h times in the low two-seconds range. Officially, Ferrari claims the new 488 Pista will cover the sprint in just […]
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Ferrari reveals stunning 488-based SP38, inspired by F40
A new, bespoke car from Ferrari’s One-Off division has emerged and doesn’t it look drool-worthy. Meet the Ferrari SP38, a car based on the 488 GTB, but restyled to something arguably more sinister and elegant than its engineering-focused donor. Visually, the SP38 is more wedge-like than its progenitor, with standout […]
Ferrari caught testing 488-based hybrid prototype (video)
Ferrari has been caught testing an interesting prototype on its own Fiorano test track in Italy. Why so interesting? It appears to be based on the 488 GTB, but it sounds… well the sound is non-existence. The LaFerrari hypercar features a hybrid powertrain comprising of a monster V12 engine with […]
Ferrari 488 Pista leaks out as new hardcore lightweight
Images of the hardcore Ferrari 488 Pista have been leaked online ahead of its official debut expected very soon. This is the stripped back, lightweight, more track-focused version of the 488, succeeding the 458 Speciale. The name, as funny as it sounds, means ‘track’ in Italian, obviously hinting at the […]
Ferrari 488 ‘Speciale’ to debut at Geneva show – report
Ferrari is reportedly preparing a stripped-out, track-ready variant of the 488 for a debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor show in March. The new variant will come in as a successor to models such as the 430 Scuderia, and the 458 Speciale. It’s unknown at this stage what Ferrari will […]
Ferrari 488 GTO in the works, most powerful V8 Ferrari – report
According to an Autocar report, Ferrari is readying a 521kW (700hp) 488 GTO as a race-inspired flagship for the twin-turbo V8 supercar. That’s quite a climb from the 488 GTB and Spider’s 493kW, with its 760Nm figure also expected to grow. This will come about, according to sources, via increased […]
Ferrari reveals special editions for 70th anniversary
Ferrari has used the 2016 Paris Motor Show to unveil a run of special edition models with unique liveries to celebrate its 70th anniversary next year. We reported on this two weeks ago, but now we know for sure what Ferrari has in store for the F12 Berlinetta, 488 GTB […]
Novitec Ferrari 488 Spider gets tuned to 568kW
One of our favourite tuners Novitec has turned its head to the Ferrari 488 Spider, offering significantly more than just an aesthetic upgrade. The stock Ferrari 488 GTB’s 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 493kW/760Nm, transferring power to the rear via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ferrari managed a 0-100km/h run in three […]